First of all hats off to those who were up there today - different class! Don't think there was a single moment Everton weren't outsung all afternoon, even straight after what seemed to b a sucker punch in the 85th minute! F**king amazing support! Your'e an absolute credit to this club!
Only West Ham can lose must win games vs Bolton, Wolves and Stoke at home, fall to a 6 lose run and manage such a spirited performance away to one of the hottest form teams, who were on a 7 win run at home! That second half was a joy to watch, the players were playing as if their lives were on the line, really reminds me of the Spurs game in the great escape in terms of the sudden rise of energy levels, only this time we had enough character to take something out of the game. I really think this is the game that's gonna change our season...
God knows why Mido took the penalty - was obvious he was gonna f*** it up. Doesn't run, doesn't put any pressure on the defenders, looks heartless. Should have at least fired an effort on target.. that penalty was a disgrace for a player who's playing for a club who's fighting for survival..get rid and quickly..
Yes, you can blame Spector for the goals, but he's not a left back, and he does give it his all. I would rather play Daprela, but won't pass any criticism on Johnny..
Noble was non existent in the first half, but as he got going in the second, we looked like a different team. Had one brilliant effort denied by the crossbar, and delivered a great corner to set Da Costa up. He's going to be vital when Parkers gone. Parker - for me this guy is the first true West Ham legend since Julian Dicks and Tony Cottee. Performances like today make him much more than just a cult hero. Will be much missed vs Sunderland.. Kovac was one of the main reasons why we started winning those 50\50's in the middle of the park. Fair play to him. Stanislas could have won us the game, showed some good pace and clever through balls. Should start on Saturday regardless to Valon's injury.
Da Costa's goal was pure desire - I love this guy! Could be this season's Elliot Ward who comes in late and changes the season for us. Loves his reaction - really cares! The Ilan goal was brilliant - the cross by Faubert was the best you'd ever see, the diving header was just as good - got me screaming my head off!
I have no doubt in my ming that if it wasn't for the amazing support up there we would have never pulled back twice. Away support is definately MoM.
That's character, that's a team effort, that's the West Ham I love, keep it like that and we'll be fine
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COME ON YOU IRONS!! ROLL ON SATURDAY!!